Revenge

by E M Courier

  She shrugs. “I don’t know.”

  “Do you want me in your life?” His heart pounding as he anxiously awaits her response. A response that could change everything.

  “Yes,” she says without hesitation. “I don’t want to do this alone,” she becomes hysterical again.

  He wraps his arms around her. God, it feels good to hold her again, he thinks. When they’re together everything feels right, like they were always meant to be together. “Then I’ll be here for you.”

  “But what about your self-improvement?”

  “One of my goals was to find a person who could care for me, show me the beautiful things in life. Show me love. Someone I could give all my love to, too. A goal to find someone who I will wake up with and end my day with. I think I realized even then when I set that goal that it was you I always wanted. You’re the one who can give me purpose. The thought of hurting you made me want to get help and be a better man, so who is to say that you won’t be the one to help me continue to heal and be a good man.”

  “Really?” She looks up at him.

  “Really,” he kisses her forehead. “I let you go because I didn’t want to hurt you or make you feel like you were manipulated into being with me. It has always been your choice whether or not you ever wanted to see me again.”

  “I saw you every night in my dreams. I missed you and I forgive you. I need you,” she presses her lips to his. The kiss soft and desperate laced with lust and desire. “I never want to be free of you.”

  “I don’t want to live without you,” he whispers. “I guess I should have guessed it was my baby, but for a moment I thought maybe you took a liking to one of my brother’s.”

  Scarlett chuckles. “They are here for a gender reveal party that Olive set up.”

  Alexander shakes his head, “My sister, always with the elaborate parties and theatrics.”

  “We were just about to cut the cake, but I couldn't do it. I didn’t want to do it without you.”

  “Well, then I guess we have a cake to cut, together.”

  “I’ll warn you now, I already know the gender.”

  Alexander stands and extends his hand out for her to grab. “Come on.”

  The guests of Scarlett’s gender reveal party have been anxiously waiting for hours. When Alexander and Scarlett walk out hand-in-hand, Liam and Kai are both hovering over the cake trying to catch a peak of what color filling is inside. Alexander shouts at them and they both blush with embarrassment. Olive tells Scarlett their bet is worth a thousand dollars.

  “Sorry to keep everyone waiting,” Scarlett announces.

  Everyone looks at the two of them with confused, wary, and also excited expressions. His mother looks to be in near tears as her hands are clasped and resting against her heart. They all silently gather around the kitchen table as Alexander and Scarlett stand in front of the cake. She grabs the sharp knife and Alexander bends down from behind her, wrapping his arm around hers gripping the knife handle with her. They make a triangular cake on the round cake and pull the piece out slowly revealing blue frosting.

  Their guests cheer and clap, Kai is especially happy out of all of them screaming loud enough for everyone to hear, “You owe me money, Liam!”

  ***

  Scarlett moved into Alexander’s penthouse before the baby’s due date. Olive was sad that her spare room wouldn’t be turned into a nursery, but she was also happy that Scarlett was finally happy and with Alexander. His penthouse was just as nice as Olive’s but more expensive with a hot tub, a more striking view, fireplace, but less of a decorative touch. Scarlett will have her hands full when Alexander let’s her redesign the place when she isn’t bigger than a house.

  Alexander seems happier than he’s ever been, between studying to be a lawyer, painting and putting together furniture for the nursery, he’s been kept busy. Scarlett doesn’t mind when she doesn’t get to spend the entire day with her fiance, she is just happy that he is finding purpose. He seems excited, constantly talking about what the future will be like, what their son will look like, what he’ll be like, he’s even started talking about what college he’d like to send him, too. Scarlett loves the light in his eyes, she never wants it to dim.

  Late at night, when the sun had set and the moon is high in the sky, they lay together in bed. Scarlett sits between his legs, Alexander’s arms wrapped around her, hands resting on her round bump. “Are you tired?” he whispers in her ear.

  “A little,” she rests her head against his shoulder, closing her eyes.

  “I’m much too awake,” the excitement in his voice makes her laugh. “I think after him I want another boy and then I want two girls. I want a big family like I had. All his siblings can support him and he can support them and protect them.”

  “I like that.”

  “They will be good, kind, and look out for each other. They’ll be best friends.” Scarlett looks up at Alexander who is grinning from ear to ear. “There are so many possibilities of what they can be, how they can change the world. I can’t sleep, I’m so excited to meet them. So excited to meet this little guy.”

  Alexander bends his head down to meet her lips. Desire coils in her belly and the baby flutters and moves acting just as anxious as his father is. Scarlett knows here, laying in this bed with a man who was once broken, that although life doesn’t go as planned, this was always meant to be. They were always meant to be. She wouldn’t change anything about the way things worked out. She wouldn’t choose anyone else to walk beside her through life than Alexander. No one she’d rather dream with. No one she’d rather risk everything for.

  She is his redemption, his motivation, his dreams, his happiness, his everything, just as he is hers.

  Alexander’s hands roam lower down her belly as his lips move down to her neck gently nibbling and sucking on the sensitive skin there. His hands disappear underneath her nightgown as his fingers curl underneath her underwear tugging the cotton material down her legs. She kicks off her panties and spreads her legs open wider giving him access to the place she needs him most. It’s been so long and although they have done this all before, exploring each other feels new and exciting. Scarlett pants as Alexanders finger runs along her wet slit. Dropping her head back she lets out a guttural moan. He starts working two fingers inside of her, pumping in and out, as his other hand massages in circles on the little nub that brings her mind-numbing pleasure. They kissed deep and long, pleasure building until Scarlett’s body couldn’t take it much longer. He works his fingers faster making the heat between her legs grow stronger until she convulses and explodes. She bites his bottom lip groaning out her orgasm as his mouth suppresses her moan. She is trembling in his arms when she comes down from her high, her body weeping from all the pleasure and yet she still wants more.

  Taking control, Scarlett sits up and starts undressing Alexander. He helps her by unbuttoning his top, seeming just as anxious as she is. She works the zipper on his pants already tented from his erection. He springs free and Scarlett licks her lips feeling the urge to lick him. She bends down and puts him in her mouth, she didn’t have plans of doing this, she wants him inside of her as quickly as possible, but first she wants to pleasure him. Her tongue slowly works the underside of his cock, licking and taking her time teasing his sensitive tip. Alexander leans against the headboard and curses. His hips thrusting up causing her to gag slightly. He apologizes but Scarlett doesn’t want him to. She wants him to use her like he did that day in the mansion, the thought of him being rough sends a thrill down her spine. She isn’t a fragile doll that he needs to go gentle on, he may have thought of himself as a monster for what he did in the mansion, but she loved it all. The spanking. The choking. The power he expressed over her.

  Alexander entwined his hands in her hair guiding her up and down on his erection, making her go a speed he sees fit. He forces her head all the way down to the base, she can feel him in the back of her throat and she hollows out her cheeks, sucking him deep. He groans, clos
e to losing himself. He pulls her up, salvia running down her chin. Pressing his lips to her, they kiss with fierceness and intense desire. Scarlett crawls on top of Alexander straddling his hips. Grabbing his shoulders, she sinks down inch by inch until she is completely seated on top of him. He is long and thick inside of her, she stays still trying to process how good he feels, like a missing puzzle piece. Opening her eyes, they stare at each other, mouths parted, as she begins to move. He grabs her hips helping her move up and down on him, it isn’t ideal with her belly, but her libido is on fire and she knows she won’t last long.

  Alexander does most of the work, thrusting his hips up into her. His strokes are deep in this position, the friction making her muscles tighten. She rides him faster, chasing her orgasm as she is almost at the peak of ecstasy. Her body is working on the last few minutes of energy she has left because it gives into exhaustion. Holding her breath she is nearly there as the momentum of their bodies crashing into each other gets faster and harder until they both dedinate at the same time. The orgasm that barrels through Scarlett is even more intense as Alexander moans along with her, shoving himself to the hilt as his cum spurts deep inside her. Catching their breaths while Scarlett is still sitting on top of him, their foreheads rest against each other. Their tired bodies, sticky with sweat, are pressed against each other, holding one another. She can feel his heartbeat against hers. The fast rhythmic beating makes her smile, she could listen to it all night.

  When Alexander lays down, she cuddles up next to him. She tries to find a position that is comfortable for her and her bump, she lays on her back, body angled so she is curled under his arm. He keeps her close to him, their chests still rising and falling fast. Inhaling deeply she can smell the spicy scent of bodywash and shampoo, the scent is comforting. She used to fear going to bed because of the nightmares. Used to fear seeing Alexander because even in the good dreams, she would still wake up alone. Now she wakes up entwined with Alexander and all feels right. In his arms she feels protected, like nothing can ever hurt her.

  ***

  EPILOGUE

  When they called Alexander Novak’s name at graduation, he proudly walks across the stage to receive his diploma from law school.

  Scarlett in the crowd, stands cheering for her husband who has come so far. He’s finally accomplished one of his dreams and is already planning the next stage of his life—opening his own law firm. Milo is jumping up and down on his chair excited for his daddy. His little sister, Ellie, next to him is clapping her hands and babbling happily.

  After the ceremony they head to Alexander’s parents house where all the family is gathered to celebrate his accomplishments. Scarlett is nearly bursting with excitement, saving her good news to give him today. She watches as him and his siblings join in on a group hug, surprising that Atticus joins in as well.

  The birth of their son, Milo, sparked Atticus’ to resurface. No one knew where he went and he didn’t say anything to anyone, but they were glad to have him back. Atticus reminds Scarlett of Alexander before he got help, the dark look in his eyes, the serious expression. Alexander tried convincing his little brother to get help, but Atticus got angry refusing to go to any shrink.

  As nervous as Scarlett is around Atticus, he doesn’t bother her except to say hello or goodbye. He’s seemed to take a liking to their daughter, Ellie. He lights up upon her, and she loves her Uncle Atticus. Scarlett watches closely as her two year old daughter waddles over to Atticus, her curly blonde hair bouncing with her.

  Ellie was born two years after Milo. Alexander wanted them close in age, he wanted them even closer but Scarlett had trouble conceiving for those two years. Ellie was a little miracle.

  Alexander doesn’t take off his cap and down for the entire night, his siblings tease him mercilessly, but quick with a come back, he teases them just as bad. At the dinner table, Alexander’s mother brings in the large ‘congratulations’ cake. Ellie sitting on his lap reaches over trying to grab a handful of it. Milo is running around as his Grandpa Alexander chases him.

  “You must be so proud,” Olive leans over touching her shoulder.

  “He’s come a long way,” Scarlett beams with joy. “I’m so proud of him.”

  The cake is chocolate and Scarlett devours two full pieces, when Alexander jokingly comments on how much she’s had, she stands and makes her announcement.

  “Alexander,” she starts, “You’ve turned your life around. You’ve proven to be a kind hearted man who can rule the world. You can do whatever you please, you’re smart, ambitious, and dedicated. I’m overjoyed at what you have accomplishment. After four long years of balancing classes, taking care of two young kids, and trying not to neglect your wife,” they all chuckle, “You finally did it. I’m so proud of you, my darling husband. I can see you grow with each and every passing day. You’re an amazing husband and you will soon be an amazing lawyer,” she leans down to kiss Alexander. “Oh, and you’ll also be an amazing father—again.”

  “Again?” Alexander’s jaw drops.

  “I’m pregnant.”

  The entire family rushes to hug Scarlett congratulating her and asking her all sorts of questions like how far along she is and what they hope the gender is.

  “This is amazing news,” Alexander spins her around after their family exits the kitchen and heads into the living room giving them privacy. “I’m so excited! You’re finally pregnant—again!”

  “Finally,” she laughs pressing her lips to his. “I love you, Alexander.”

  “I love you, too, Scarlett.”

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  A big thanks goes out to the people who are reading this now. I could never write these stories if it wasn't for seeing the support of you guys on instagram, goodreads, emails. Thank you for supporting my writing and continuing to give my books a chance. Thank you to my beta reader and ARC readers, Sona and Grace you two are my favorites. Thank you to my parents for supporting me. For my dad who told me to make this one "extra steamy" because that is what the people want (even though he's never read one of my romance books, because I told him it is off limits). To my mother who despite my warnings, still reads my steamy romance books along with fantasy books even though she would much rather be reading a mystery book.

  Thank you all!

  more by this author

  Arranged Love (Mafia Romance #1)

  Forbidden Love (Mafia Romace #2)

  Fortress of Wolves

  The Broken Sanctuary

  Releases in the future:

  Angelo's book -- Silent Love (Mafia Romance #3)

  Olive's book -- Recovery (Dark Billionaire Romance #2)

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  E.M. Courier is a self-published author who has always dreamed of becoming a writer. She lives in New York with her cat Tallulah who likes to lay with her when writing about hot mafia men, or sexy shape-shifting males. With a BA in psychology that she has no use for, she uses the psychology she's learned to shape her characters. Writing is her passion, she hopes to write more books, own more cats, and travel the world.

  Contact her at emcourierauthor@gmail.com

  or

  Follow her instagram for updates @authoremcourier

  Thanks for reading